2006 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · C12 SKC
2006 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 85,402 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C12 SKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 85,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
C12 SKC Mileage History
- 18/07/201880,400 mi
- 04/12/201982,826 mi+2,426 mi
- 14/05/202283,011 mi+185 mi
- 13/06/202585,402 mi+2,391 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C12 SKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW M5 (C12 SKC) between July 2018 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
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- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
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